Learn about Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church is a historic landmark that hosted a significant anti-slavery convention in May of 1841 for Hamilton County. Built in 1829, this pillar of faith no longer stands, and now the grounds of 7615 Hamilton Avenue are home to the Mt. Healthy Schools administration building.
Here, Jonathan Blanchard, a theologian, Presbyterian Minister, and President of Knox Wheaton Colleges, delivered an impassioned address on the principles of abolition. Blanchard was well-known for his sermons in Black churches throughout Cincinnati.
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Nathan Hastings, benefactor for the church and ardent abolitionist and operative on the Underground Railroad, lived next door to the church. His proximity likely helped those seeking freedom by linking downtown Cincinnati to the sanctuary offered in Mt. Pleasant.
Here, Nathan Hastings, an abolitionist and the church’s benefactor, provided refuge to Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad.
Location
123 Union Street, Mt Pleasant, OH
Public Information and Further Reading
123 Union Street, Mt Pleasant, OH. No longer standing as the original site, the new building is only open for worship on Sundays at 11 a.m.
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Facebook: Presbyterian Mt Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Healthy) Presbyterian Church – Hamilton Avenue Road To Freedom
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant – Ohio Local History Alliance
Related Article: Step Into History with the Freedom Journey App
About The Freedom Journey App
Follow Underground Railroad stories of courage along the Ohio River border with the GPS-mapped and historically accurate Freedom Journey App, filled with accredited content created by America’s River Roots in collaboration with the Cincinnati Museum Center and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Speak the names of the abolitionists and Freedom Seekers risking everything for freedom.
This digital platform leads to the pivotal stories that honor those who, against all odds, pursued freedom. These brave souls and specific locations still have much to say.
Credit: All content and images courtesy of America’s River Roots. Used with permission. This content was created in full accreditation and partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center. App content was authored by Holly Brians Ragusa
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